June 17, 2015 at 6pm
Almost 40 years ago Captain Ross Poldark galloped across the TV screens of millions of PBS viewers, vexing villains and winning female hearts in one of MASTERPIECE’s earliest hit series, Poldark. Now the gallant captain rides again, allowing a new generation to delight in the exploits of an unconventional romantic hero.Aidan Turner (The Hobbit) stars as Ross Poldark, a redcoat who returns to Cornwall after the American Revolutionary War to discover that his father is dead, his lands are ruined, and his true love is about to marry his first cousin. Also starring is Eleanor Tomlinson (Death Comes to Pemberley) as the fiery servant Demelza, a strong-willed miner’s daughter who runs away from home and finds refuge in Poldark’s enlightened household.Join us on Wednesday, June 17 at 6:00pm for a free screening of the newest series coming to Masterpiece - Poldark! Enjoy the first hour-long episode (premiering June 21 at 9:00pm on WSKG TV), plus wine from Six Mile Creek Vineyard and snacks from Chroma Cafe and Bakery. Did we mention there will also be a raffle? Don't miss your chance for a sneak peek of our new favorite show, to meet new people and to win a great prize!
The screening is free; please RSVP via email.
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Poldark, reborn!
You might remember the original Poldark adaptation on Masterpiece (Alistair Cooke, not optional). And, of course, it was a book before that. Below, the series cast and creators on the fresh adaptation of the beloved saga. Stars Aidan Turner (The Hobbit) and Eleanor Tomlinson (Death Comes to Pemberley), explore the prolific themes and supportive fan base that made this Masterpiece production a true cult classic.Need any more reason to join us? How about these 6.